RideSMART to combat local biker deaths
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) launched the RideSMART initiative sponsored by Triumph on 14 December 2010 at the Service Headquarters in Eastleigh. The overall objective of the RideSMART...
View ArticleVan Fire on Station Hill
Fire broke out at a town centre office block last night. Firefighters were called to Horizon house on station hill at about 9.45pm after a Transit van caught ablaze in the underground car park of the...
View ArticleEastleigh Firefighters Fly to NZ
Hampshire Firefighters, including personnel from Eastleigh’s Fire Service HQ on Leigh Road, are preparing to deploy to New Zealand to assist with an international search and rescue operation after the...
View ArticleFox in a fix at Fareham
Yesterday Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to assist in an animal rescue in the Heathfield area of Fareham. Control operators mobilised Animal Rescue Specialist Buster Brown to the scene...
View ArticleNewtown in petrol fire scare
Police and the Hampshire fire and Rescue were called to Northlands Road this morning after concerned residents reported a strong smell of petrol. The source of the pong was traced to a parked car which...
View ArticleSafety first for Bank Holiday BBQs
With the warmer weather forecast to continue over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning the public to take extra care with barbecues. Station Manager Ian Wadmore...
View Article£7 million for fire partnership
Four fire and rescue services in the South have welcomed the award of a £7.2m grant from the Government. Devon and Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services have formed the...
View ArticleFire crews evacuate 46 people at Nursling
Four people are suffering from nausea at Nursling Ind estate in Southampton after an unknown smell, believed to be gas, was detected and 46 people were evacuated. At 07:28hrs today (11 October), fire...
View ArticleHFRS: Coolant leak no health risk to Public
Hampshire Fire and Rescue wish to reassure Hedge End residents that there is no threat to public health following the incident earlier this evening which led to the temporary closure of the Sainsbury’s...
View ArticleHampshire firefighters pioneer body worn cameras
Body worn camera footage of recent firework factory explosion A new piece of kit is being rolled out that will give firefighters a more complete picture of incidents. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service...
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